Design ideas for a small eclectic u-shaped home bar in Chicago with no sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, black splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor, black benchtop, granite benchtops and granite splashback.

Mango + Pear Place

Surfside Home Co.

Small beach style single-wall wet bar in San Diego with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, vinyl floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia

Buckminster Green LLC

Courtney Apple - photo J Thom - design
Inspiration for a traditional home bar in Philadelphia with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops and stone slab splashback.

Woodley Park Living Areas Renovations

Jordan Design-Build Group

The owners engaged us to conduct a full house renovation to bring this historic stone mansion back to its former glory. One of the highest priorities was updating the main floor’s more public spaces which serve as the diplomat's primary representation areas where special events are hosted. Worn wall-to-wall carpet was removed revealing original oak hardwood floors that were sanded and refinished with an Early American stain. Great attention to detail was given to the selection, customization and installation of new drapes, carpets and runners all of which had to complement the home’s existing antique furniture. The striking red runner gives new life to the grand hall and winding staircase and makes quite an impression upon entering the property. New ceilings, medallions, chandeliers and a fresh coat of paint elevate the spaces to their fullest potential. A customized bar was added to an adjoining sunroom that serves as spillover space for formal events and a more intimate setting for casual gatherings.

Sci-fi Game Room

Allure Designs

Mike Small Photography
Design ideas for a large modern home bar in Phoenix with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, porcelain floors and grey floor.

Industrial Pad

TEW Design Studio

A colorful and bold bar addition to a neutral space. Photo Credit: Bob Fortner
Mid-sized contemporary single-wall home bar in Raleigh with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Billiards Room

The Cleary Company

Marshall Evan Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall home bar in Columbus with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, brick splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Luxury W. Newton Property Staged & Sold Immediately

BK Classic Collections Home Stagers

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional galley wet bar in Boston with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Memphis, TN Home

GCD Interiors

This is an example of a transitional home bar in Other with no sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, timber splashback, medium hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Modern Mix

Mary Rossi Designs

Photo of a large transitional galley seated home bar in Phoenix with a drop-in sink, glass-front cabinets, grey cabinets, concrete benchtops, ceramic splashback, vinyl floors, brown floor, multi-coloured splashback and grey benchtop.

Manor Court Road

Noble Structures

Robert Sanderson
Photo of a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in London with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, grey floor, brown benchtop, mirror splashback and vinyl floors.

Topaz - Bar - The Bluffs

Blue Heron

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped seated home bar in Las Vegas with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, glass sheet splashback, porcelain floors, white floor and black benchtop.

Valley Vista Basement

Sanza Homes

Wet Bar by Sanza Homes
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall home bar in Toronto with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Custom Bourbon Bar

KMA Storage Solutions

Blue
Photo of a mid-sized traditional single-wall home bar in Other with no sink, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass sheet splashback, vinyl floors, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Private Residence, Berkshire, Home Bar

Barclay Interiors Ltd

A contemporary bar with blue cabinets, a marble top, mirrored backsplash, and accented with an orange chair.
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall home bar in Berkshire with no sink, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, mirror splashback and white benchtop.

Surf's Up Wet Bar

Boardwalk Builders

Surf themed wet bar off of the game room Photo: Eric Englehart Boardwalk Builders, Rehoboth Beach, DE www.boardwalkbuilders.com
Mid-sized beach style l-shaped wet bar in Other with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback and ceramic floors.

Pool Table Room

Robeson Design

Interior Designer Rebecca Robeson transformed a seldom used Dining Room into a destination spot in this Solana Beach home. A room for fun and entertainment with a built-in bar, pool table, 2-sided fireplace and lounge seating for 4. Modern pendant chandeliers, exquisite built-in cabinetry, comfy lounge chairs and beautiful oil paintings, keep the room from looking like a man-cave and more like a sexy lounge. Both husband and wife were satisfied... getting what they each wanted... a fun home for entertaining with a great first impression WOW! Robeson Design Interiors, Interior Design & Photo Styling | Ryan Garvin, Photography | Painting by Liz Jardain | Please Note: For information on items seen in these photos, leave a comment. For info about our work: info@robesondesign.com

Summer Elegance in the Hamptons

Stark Carpet

Inspiration for a contemporary seated home bar in New York with mirror splashback, blue floor and blue benchtop.

Downstairs Tavern in Stoneham MA

McGuire + Co. Kitchen & Bath

Home bar in downstairs of split-level home, with rich blue-green cabinetry and a rustic walnut wood top in the bar area, bistro-style brick subway tile floor-to-ceiling on the sink wall, and dark cherry wood cabinetry in the adjoining "library" area, complete with a games table. Added chair rail and molding detail on walls in a moody taupe paint color. Custom lighting design by Buttonwood Communications, including recessed lighting, backlighting behind the TV and lighting under the wood bar top, allows the clients to customize the mood (and color!) of the lighting for any occasion.

Custom Mirrors

Monmouth Glass Co. Inc.

Design by Eli Dweck designs
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall home bar in New York with blue splashback and mirror splashback.

All Backsplash Materials Blue Home Bar Design Ideas

A home bar can provide a spot of indulgence for one, or be a central hub you gather round when entertaining. Whether you’re thinking of planning a wine bar, outdoor bar, or just making room for a bar cart, browse these images for inspiration, and ask yourself the following questions.

Where should you position your home bar?

The most popular location for a home bar is in or near the kitchen or dining room. If you prefer entertaining outdoors, however, an outdoor bar can be a dream addition to any Aussie backyard – and imagine the luxury of swimming up to your very own pool bar! If you're building from scratch, a landscape architect can help you work out the ideal design for your space.

What type of home bar is best suited to your needs?

Home bars come in all shapes and sizes, and with an array of practicalities. Utilise an awkward corner with a cabinet bar; maximise floor space with a trunk bar, which unfolds to create a bar counter; or conveniently turn any space in your house into a bar room with a mobile bar such as a fun bar cart. If you prefer a more grandiose option, or all the amenities of a real bar, you can’t go past a built-in home bar.

What home bar functionalities do you want to include?

Decide how you will use the bar and whether you will need sinks, storage and refrigeration. Including a sink in your home bar design is a practical addition if you choose a location far from your kitchen. If you’re a wine connoisseur, you may want to include additional wine storage, whereas a mini bar fridge within the kitchen may need no extra storage at all. Home bars that will be used infrequently – perhaps an outdoor bar in the cooler months – may not need refrigeration and could suffice with large ice buckets.

What bar furniture will you need?

Seating is essential to any home bar and will impact the style of your home bar design. Bar stools, for example, come in an array of materials and styles, from traditional wooden bar stools, to resort- and industrial-style stools. Storage is another important element, so look for a liquor cabinet and wine racks. Next, if you are creating a freestanding station, you will need a bar table, which are taller and shallower than regular dining tables. Check that your stools and table height work together before you finalise any home bar designs.

How can you personalise your bar design?

Bar tools and accessories are an easy and interchangeable way to personalise your bar design. You may want to create a wine bar, tavern-style bar or retro bar, so look for wine glasses and tumblers, for instance, that will help carry this style. Coasters, bar mats or signage will help you to further achieve your desired look.